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22 Rabi'ul Akhir 144417 November 2022

Authenticity of the Hadith on Covering the Head While Eating

QuestionWith regard to covering the head while eating, the Hadith of Farqad (radiyallahu ‘anhu) is quoted wherein he states “I ate with Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) and I saw a white hat placed on the centre of his head.” Is this Hadith authentic and reliable? What will the…

20 Rabi'ul Akhir 144415 November 2022

Carrying Out Less Optional Deeds but Obeying Allah

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the following narration: «من أطاع الله عز وجل فقد ذكَرَه، وإن قلت صلاته وصيامه وتلاوته القرآن» Is this suitable to quote?

19 Rabi'ul Akhir 144414 November 2022

A Follow up Query on the Du’a of Zaynul ‘Abidin (rahimahullah)

QuestionYou have answered this query regarding the du’a of Zaynul ‘Abidin (rahimahullah). Could you clarify my concern with one of the words in this du’a which is فناء, one of the meanings of which I have found to be “annihilation.” This has created a feeling of apprehension in my…

19 Rabi'ul Akhir 144414 November 2022

Additional Wording in the Du’a When Congratulating the Newlywed

QuestionIs this du’a to recite for the newlywed authentic? بارك الله فيكما وجمع بينكما بخير وأخرج منكم الطيب May Allah bless you two, bring goodness among you and bring out good from you It is similar to this one answered before but has additional words.

16 Rabi'ul Akhir 144411 November 2022

Sayyiduna ‘Ali (radiyallahu ‘anhu) and the Date Pits

QuestionIs this incident correct or is it a fabrication? Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) was once with ‘Ali ibn Abi Talib (radiyallahu ‘anhu) and they had dates. As they were about to finish, ‘Ali (radiyallahu ‘anhu) saw some people approaching. He quickly moved the pile of pits that he…

16 Rabi'ul Akhir 144411 November 2022

Covering up When Engaging in Intimacy

QuestionIt is necessary that the partners cover themselves during coitus for Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Do not become naked like wild asses”

15 Rabi'ul Akhir 144410 November 2022

Commentary on the Hadith, “Marriage Completes Half of Din”

Question“When a man marries, he has fulfilled half of his religion, so let him fear Allah regarding the remaining half?” Regarding this Hadith, is it applicable to women also? And what is the meaning of half of Din? In which way is it half of Din?

14 Rabi'ul Akhir 14449 November 2022

Narrations Cited in Fiqh books

QuestionIf a Fiqh book or a Jurist cites a narration of a Sahabi or a Tabi’i without a chain of narration, do we consider it to be authentic or is it treated as a weak Hadiths?

14 Rabi'ul Akhir 14449 November 2022

Time Will Pass by Rapidly Before Qiyamah

QuestionIs it true that the rapid passing of time that we are witnessing is a sign of the coming of Qiyamah? Such that years feel like months, months like weeks, weeks like hours, and hours like minutes.

14 Rabi'ul Akhir 14449 November 2022

The Sahabah (radiyallahu ‘anhum) Enquired Regarding ‘azl

QuestionWhat is the meaning of the words “ورغبنا في الفداء” in the following Hadith? عن ابن محيريز، أنه قال: دخلت أنا وأبو صرمة على أبي سعيد الخدري، فسأله أبو صرمة، فقال: يا أبا سعيد، هل سمعت رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم، يذكر العزل؟ فقال: نعم، غزونا مع رسول…

12 Rabi'ul Akhir 14447 November 2022

Another Version of the Narration Wherein Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Made Du’a for ‘Aishah (radiyallahu ‘anha)

QuestionIs the following suitable to quote? عن عائشة، أنها جاءت هي وأبواها أبو بكر وأم رومان إلى النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم فقالا: إنا نحب أن تدعو لعائشة بدعوة ونحن نسمع، فقال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: «اللهم اغفر لعائشة بنت أبي بكر الصديق مغفرة واجبة ظاهرة باطنة»…